Campaign Prevent Specialist - ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems (IPTSE)

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position bridges the gap between product design and manufacturing within ICE Powertrain up to transmission. The role involves interfacing with various Ford groups and acting as the 'eyes and ears' for ICE Engineers. The Campaign Prevention Process aims to prevent campaigns and recalls and is divided into three segments: Upstream (design process reviews), Midstream (workstation readiness), and Downstream (physical vehicle reviews).

Requirements

• BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar degree.
• 10 years of overall automotive engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of the design for assembly and design for manufacturing
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office 365: XL, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
• Self-starter with excellent teamwork, leadership, communication skills and a quality mindset.
• Good organization skills and the ability to plan and perform multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• PVT and/or Plant Launch experience desirable with good understanding of the vehicle assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of Ford APQP and PPAP process (including FMEA, Control Plan, SCCAF…)

Responsibilities

• Follow the Ford Global Campaign Prevention Process Guide
• Lead the ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Campaign Prevention Process
• Perform & Report Out on Physical Vehicle Fresh Eyes Events in NA: Inspect durability vehicles and pre-production vehicles for fit, functional and compliance concerns
• Document concerns and work with D&R Teams for Resolution and Closure
• Workstation readiness reviews. Confirm product & process requirements are understood at the workstation level and that the manufacturing process has the potential to produce product consistently meeting these requirements.
• Lead Campaign Prevent Deep Dive 1 and 2 events and perform signoff when complete
• Perform & Report Out Virtual Deep Dive (Fresh Eyes reviews and Design Documentation)
• Schedule team meetings, Review evidence of APQP and PPAP readiness and Coordinate.
• Perform Signoffs to requirement compliance
• Mentor teams in problem-solving activities to prevent recurrence of failures and customer issues
• Travel locally and out-of-town to vehicle assembly plants (Mexico, US, Canada) for Fresh Eyes Reviews and for Supplier Reviews.
• Occasionally work outside of normal local working day to interface with other regions in different time zones.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior